Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Senior Accountant - Australian Accounting

Compensation range: $2,400 AUD - $3,500 AUD / Monthly

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you'll have flexibility in how you manage your time.

Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.

Who The Client Is: An Australian finance and CFO advisory firm providing finance and operational BAU outsourced services and advisory services to growing mid-sized businesses. The firm supports clients with financial management, reporting, analysis, and commercial decision-making through a practical, hands-on approach to improve financial processes and provide actionable growth insights.

Role Overview: We are seeking a hard-working, proactive, go-getter Senior Accountant to join our growing team. This role has a strong focus on supporting e-commerce and retail-related businesses within our client portfolio. It is a generalist accounting position suited to an ambitious, highly driven professional who can manage complex operational finance workflows and adapt seamlessly to dynamic client environments.

With multiple clients in the pipeline requiring operational finance capability, this is an opportunity to join a fast-growing operation where your accounting expertise, initiative, and dedication will directly impact client success.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform multi-entity bank, payment gateway, and general ledger reconciliations across varied accounting systems
Manage accounts inbox triage, verifying supplier details, reviewing incoming bills, and routing documents efficiently
Oversee AP batch payment processes, supplier payment setups, and approval workflows across multiple bank platforms
Support payroll operations, including wages calculations, leave reconciliations, and payroll disbursement support
Provide end-to-end general accounting support based on individual client requirements
Take ownership of assigned accounting responsibilities and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time
Support the day-to-day accounting needs of assigned clients
Review and maintain financial records and accounting information with a high level of accuracy
Work with different client processes, systems, and accounting requirements
Adapt quickly when taking on new clients or transitioning into new accounts
Manage multiple priorities and deadlines across different client requirements
Identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, or issues in accounting information and address them appropriately
Maintain organised and accurate accounting records and documentation
Communicate clearly with clients and relevant stakeholders regarding accounting requirements, priorities, and issues
Work independently while maintaining consistent communication and accountability
Support additional clients and accounting requirements as the business continues to grow
Maintain a high standard of professionalism, accuracy, and service across all assigned client accounts

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Senior Accountant or in a similar senior-level accounting role
Strong generalist accounting experience
Experience supporting clients with different accounting requirements and processes
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working remotely and supporting international clients
Adaptable and comfortable working across different client environments
Australian accounting experience is preferred, subject to confirmation
Must be available for a full-time position and commit exclusively to this role. This is a dedicated position and cannot be combined with other employment or ongoing client work

Work Arrangement & Expectations:

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as Independent Contractor)